This expanded gable front form is often referred to as a “double shotgun”. It’s an increasingly rare form today.
Double Shotgun House, Dodge County
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Historic Farmstead, Dodge County
This historic farm in northern Dodge County is amazingly intact and a wonderful example of a self-sufficient agricultural enterprise. It likely dates to the late 19th century, with expansions made over the years.
The farm is anchored by this Folk Victorian house, an outstanding example of the form.
The defining features of the house are the cutout porch posts. Whereas most Folk Victorians use machine-turned posts to embellish an otherwise plain structure, these examples appear to have been personally designed by the home’s builder, who obviously had specialized carpentry skills.
In addition to the majestic cedar trees flanking the house, camellias planted long ago continue to thrive.
Several historic outbuildings survive, illustrating the progression of the property well into the 20th century.
Tenant Farmhouse, Dodge County
Bowen-Studstill Farm Revisited, Dodge County
This landmark farmhouse and barn were recently exposed after a clear-cut on the old River Road. My father brought them to my attention after traveling to Eastman to a baseball game recently. I later realized it was the Bowen-Studstill House, which I had admired throughout my life traveling to Dodge County with my great-grandmother and grandmother.
It’s a typical unadorned example of one of the most common forms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but a very nice home for its time.
I’ve observed over the years that when properties are cleared, remaining abandoned structures are often quickly demolished to make way for changing land uses. I’m unsure what the future holds for this place but I hope it will be saved.
The log barn appears to be a corn crib or other storage structure. It is already collapsing but I’m honored to be able to document it.
Brown Grist Mill, Yonker
This little building at Yonker is what remains of the Brown Grist Mill. Thanks to Frank Brown for the identification.
Springfield Baptist Church, Chester
Historic Storefronts, Chester
Several historic commercial structures survive in downtown Chester.
They once served as banks, grocery stores, and other general retail purposes.
Filling Station, Chester
Central Hallway Cottage, Chester
Chester High School, 1929, Dodge County
Donny Screws writes: This is the original Chester High School, built in 1927. Rebuilt in 1929 after a tornado outbreak damaged the foundation. Many people graduated from Chester High, and when Dodge County built a consolidated High School, it became Chester Elementary School in the late 50s. I went to school there and taught there my first year, as did my wife. I have posted extensively on Chester Elementary and there is also a Chester Elementary School Page on Facebook. There are a thousand great stories to tell from that great School. Looking at that picture, every room has a fascinating history. I have tons of photos also. Good photo here. Holler if anyone wants more information.